Krause, Delores

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• Obituary: Aft 24 Oct 2009

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Obituary:
Peterson, Dolores A. (Krause)
Dolores A. Peterson, 77, Appleton, passed away unexpectedly at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. She was born in Seymour, on Feb. 6, 1932, the daughter of the late Henry G. and Anita M. (Haefs) Krause. Dolores was preceded in death by her former husband, James E. Peterson, in 1988.
Dolores was a nursing assistant for Appleton Medical Center and also worked in home care. Dolores was a very caring person and a listener who had strong Christian values. She loved family functions, playing the organ and piano, loved reading and writing letters to family and friends. Dolores cherished her cats, Missy and Babe, and her dog, Lady.
Dolores is survived by her children, Gene (Alice) Peterson, Freedom, and their daughter, Tonya (Greg) Darnell; Rodney "Rod" Peterson, Appleton; Marlin (Cathy) Peterson, Neenah; Dale Peterson, Milwaukee; and Steve Peterson, Menasha; great-grandchildren, Leo, Karina, Isaiah, Holly, Stephanie, Pam and Tina; and a special foster granddaughter; sisters, Alice Duhm and Ardis (Jim) Lyons; brother, Carl (Joyce) Krause; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Doreen Peterson; and brother-in-law, Vernon Duhm.
The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at the Wichmann Funeral Home. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Appleton Highland Memorial Park following the services.
The family extends a special thank you to the staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital for their compassionate and professional care.
A memorial fund in Dolores' name is being established.
Wichmann Funeral Home
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 920-739-1231
Online Condolences:
www.wichmannfargo.com

Delores married Peterson, James E. Aft 1950. James was born 8 May 1929, Navarino, Shawano, Wisconsin, USA; died 31 Mar 1988, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]